2002: ADZPCTKO 4

What a great kick off, even with a bit of rain trying to
dampen our spirits! The ADZPCTKO has now grown to the point where it is nearly
impossible to clearly identify all of the contributors of the time, resources,
and labor that made this great event possible.This
was one of our goals as creators of the ADZ: to build a sense of giving and
support so strong and so convincing that others would be drawn in to contribute
alongside the originators. In time this groundswell of support would then
sustain the event into the future.

Thank You! Thank you to the current aspiring hikers, the
past thru and section hikers, the trail angels, the weekend warriors and the PCT
supporters who make this event great. We, the organizers, merely make the
logistics flow to enable the event to go on. (We’re rather boring people,
except for Tom!) No, the event is centered on trail people, good people, great
ideas, solid long distance hiking strategies, innovative equipment,
aspiring-for-adventure attitudes and a draw to the wilderness.

Thank you to the past thru-hikers that came back to help
draw the class of 2002 into the PCT trail magic.

Thank you Trail Angels for coming to help, meet and inform
the class of 2002.